1.1 KiB
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June 6: A flaming object falls from the sky above Dundy County in southern Nebraska (USA). Agricultural workers rush to the scene of the accident. Upon arriving, they find a burned grass area and sand that has melted into a substance resembling glass. The heat emanating from the strange object is still high several hours after the crash: a man who approached too closely saw his skin blister. Today, this story resembles the description of symptoms resulting from radioactive exposure. For several days, the locals went to the site. Many debris are cold. Those who dare to lift pieces evoke their incredible lightness, as well as their solidity comparable to that of brass. This type of material was unknown in the 1880s. However, the characteristics described correspond to those of many modern metals, such as aluminum alloys. The description of these properties is recurrent in reports on UFO wrecks.
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August: The brig Resolven, departed from Labrador, is found in the middle of the Atlantic, all sails set, lights and kitchen fires lit, by the cruiser Mallard. It is completely deserted.